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Four UNC SOM Students named NC Schweitzer Fellows
Susan Zhao, Jamie Prince, Nicole Damari, and Yousef Abu-Salha were selected as North Carolina Schweitzer Fellows in the 2018 class of 28 graduate students who will spend next year improving community health and developing lifelong leadership skills.
The Love of Caring
Jean Cates, RN, has been a nurse for more years than N.C. Memorial Hospital has been standing and has been providing care at UNC Hospitals for more than five decades of that time. She has devoted her life to caring for people. For those of us who work at the hospital, Jean was a familiar face in Occupational Health Services (OHS) where she has worked for the past few decades as a temporary RN. Jean retired (for the second time) at the end of June 2018.
UNC research, diabetes expertise featured in video at international conference
The American Diabetes Association featured UNC-Chapel Hill diabetes experts and leaders in a video presented at the ADA's 78th Scientific Sessions this summer.
Can CRISPR/Cas9 help cure Angelman Syndrome?
In this UNC Science Short video, we feature the work of Mark Zylka's lab, which the Angelman Syndrome Foundation has awarded $200,000 to investigate CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology as the basis for a cure to Angelman Syndrome, a rare but devastating neuro-genetic condition.
Researchers clarify role of mutations in glioblastoma
In a preclinical study, researchers led by UNC Lineberger's Ryan Miller, MD, PhD, investigated whether the location of where the mutation occurred within the sequence of the PIK3CA gene affected the mutation’s ability to help drive cancerous growth. They also evaluated whether the location of the mutation would affect the cancer's response to certain treatments.
UNC Lineberger, King's College London scientists collaborate to accelerate cancer research
Across two days in June, scientists held sessions on breast cancer and immunotherapy research, with a focus on identifying cooperative initiatives and funding opportunities.
UNC School of Medicine Celebrates Third Annual Class of Yang Family Biomedical Scholars
The award, which recognizes the research achievements of young tenured faculty, is made possible through a generous donation from Lenovo chairman and CEO Yuanqing Yang with additional financial support from Mr. To Hing Wu. This year’s recipients are Yen-Yu Ian Shih, Louise Henderson, and Jon Juliano.
Dr. Bryan Roth featured as science expert on opioid and addiction podcast
Bryan L. Roth, MD, PhD, the Michael Hooker Distinguished Professor of Pharmacology, was featured on the Naked Scientists Podcast for his work on developing pain medications without the most severe side effects.
Treating & Preventing Fireworks Burns – Dr. Bruce Cairns (WRAL TV) and Dr. Ernest Grant (Spectrum) *VIDEO*
Bruce Cairns, MD, director of the North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center, and Ernest Grant, PhD, outreach coordinator for the burn center, were featured on WRAL and Spectrum News prior to July 4.
Peden named chair of FDA Allergenic Products Advisory Committee
The advisory committee advises the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research at the FDA on matters, including approvals, related to allergenic products for clinical use with specific indications for allergic diseases including allergic rhinitis, asthma, food allergy, and insect allergy.
Kuhlman wins DeLano Award for computer applications to enhance research
The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology issued 12 awards to top scientists, including Brian Kuhlman, PhD, professor of biochemistry and biophysics.
Experts Reaffirm One Gene Associated with Heart Condition, Dispute 20 Previous Gene Associations
UNC's Jonathan Berg, MD, PhD, associate professor of genetics and medicine, served on the ClinGen panel to evaluate the validity of genes reported to be associated with Brugada Syndrome, a serious genetic heart arrhythmia condition.
How Safe are Fireworks? Even Sparklers Can Cause Serious Injuries
NC Jaycee Burn Center and UNC Kittner Eye Center experts raise awareness on facts about fireworks.
UNC Lineberger hosts Malawi delegation
A team of Malawian health and government officials met with UNC health and university leaders, researchers and clinical staff across three days to prepare for the opening of the first dedicated cancer center in Malawi.
American Nurses Association Elects Ernest Grant as Next President
Dr. Grant will retire from UNC, after more than 36 years of service, before his term as ANA president begins on January 1, 2019.
UNC Children’s Named to U.S. News “Best Children’s Hospitals” for 10th Straight Year
Pediatric Diabetes & Endocrinology Care Ranked Best in Southeastern United States.
Higher body fat linked to lower breast cancer risk in younger women
An analysis co-led led by UNC Lineberger's Hazel B. Nichols, PhD, linked higher body mass index to lower breast cancer risk for younger women, even for women within a normal weight range.
Scientists discover new gene expression mechanism with possible role in human disease
UNC School of Medicine researchers, led by Brian Strahl, PhD, found surprising role for a protein called Spt6, which is crucial to the maintenance of proper messenger RNA levels in cells, a discovery that opens new research avenues and suggests a target for basic understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of human diseases.
Family Medicine Summer Academy introduces students to possibilities of primary care
Over the course of two weekends, the UNC Family Medicine Summer Academy hosted a total of 14 recent high school graduates from rural North Carolina. All of these students have an interest in a future career in medicine.
Parents ranked cancer prevention as No. 1 provider reason for HPV vaccination
A survey led by UNC Lineberger's Melissa Gilkey, PhD, and collaborators found that parents ranked cancer prevention as the most compelling reason health care providers can give for recommending the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.